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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,830.50, 397,249.40 and 146,732.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,830.50, 397,249.40 and 146,732.50 is: 220,100.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,830.50 : 397,249.40 = 146,732.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,830.50/397,249.40 = 146,732.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,830.50x = 397,249.40 × 146,732.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,830.50x = 58,289,397,585.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,289,397,585.50/264,830.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,100.77

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